Alphonso Jackson Professions : Former United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Born : September 9, 1945 Browse All Authors Top 29 quotes by Alphonso Jackson And for far too long, the Democrats have had a monopoly on black votes in this country. Alphonso Jackson far black long country But we look back now, and we realize the Great Society was not a success. Alphonso Jackson great look society success HUD's mission is to provide decency and sanitary housing for low and moderate income people in this country. Alphonso Jackson low mission country people I believe that if you are elderly, physically or mentally handicapped we have an obligation too you, but if you are able-bodied, you should be working. Alphonso Jackson i-believe-that you i-believe believe I think that there will always be a need for Housing and Urban Development. Alphonso Jackson need will think development In the final analysis, it is your decision to make, but it doesn't move as fast as I'd like it to move. Alphonso Jackson fast your like decision One of the problems that we are confronted with is, when we decide to buy or build a home, we don't get a clear picture of what closing costs will be of that home. Alphonso Jackson picture problems will home So, we're saying, if we can give developers and builders incentives to cut down on the regulatory barriers that are faced in this country, then we might be able to address the needs of affordable housing. Alphonso Jackson give saying down country We believe that, by the time that we leave office, it will be institutionalized, and these programs will be addressing the needs and curing the problem that we set out to do. Alphonso Jackson will problem time believe Similar Authors Henry Cisneros former-united-states-secretary-of-housing-and-urban-development Jack Kemp former-united-states-secretary-of-housing-and-urban-development All Authors